In an application for pre-arrest bail, the court granted liberty to the petitioner to renew his prayer if there is a fresh cause of action regarding the investigation initiated under BNS and relevant mineral rules.
Liberty granted to petitioner to renew prayer if there is fresh cause of action.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 10343 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010677592026
Mantu Lenka @ Jatindra Lenka
Petitioner
Mr. B. Pasayat, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH ORDER 10.09.2026
Order No.
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Section 35(3) of BNSS, as such, there is no apprehension of arrest.
Soumya
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: SOUMYA RANJAN SAMAL Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 12-Sep-2026 14:05:58
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to pre-arrest bail in proceedings arising under Sections 303(2) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Mantu Lenka @ Jatindra Lenka
State of Odisha
V. Narasimha
Soumya Ranjan Samal
As recorded by the court registry
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